Fei Chuan wrapped his arms around her and gently patted her back.

"I'm so sorry," he whispered. "I got too excited and didn't consider whether it would be too much for you. That was my mistake. Please don't cry."

His gentle voice—and the way he blamed himself—made it even harder for Bei Sangyun to stop crying. She weakly punched his chest and muttered through sobs, "You fool… sob... why give everything away so easily? If I asked for your life, would you give it too?" She cried while scolding him.

Fei Chuan embraced her tightly. "Of course," he replied without the slightest hesitation.

Bei Sangyun gritted her teeth as her tears continued to fall. "You answered too quickly! And you answered wrong! No one should ever ask for your life—and you shouldn't offer it so easily."

"I answered quickly because it's you," Fei Chuan said softly. "I would give my life to you without hesitation, because I know you would never use it to hurt me."

He lowered his head until his forehead rested gently against hers.

"Bei Sangyun, of all the choices I've made in my life, being with you—and giving everything to you—is the best one. And I want to keep giving you my best for the rest of my life."

Fei Chuan gently wiped away her tears with his fingertips.

"You've known me all my life. Before you came, I thought all that awaited me was death. Everyone dies—and I had once believed I'd die sooner than most. So I stopped hoping for anything. I thought, what's the point of wanting more, when life won't give me time?

"My world used to be dull—lifeless. Nothing to look forward to. But when you appeared, I began to believe. I started hoping for the next day. I started living, because I knew I'd get to see you."

His voice was low and steady, heavy with emotion.

"It took me a long time to understand just how much you meant to me. I may not remember everything from our past life, but even those flashes of memory are enough to tell me how deeply I regretted failing to realize my feelings.

"If that man was really me—I am telling myself to never let you go. That once I had you, I should give my all."

Fei Chuan kissed her eyes gently.

"I wasted years chasing empty revenge, running in circles—when my true destination was you. My only regret is letting my pride and ignorance hurt you back then. I wasted those years… so I won't waste even a single day now."

He tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

"From the moment you gave me another chance and accepted me, I promised myself I would love you right, treat you well, and give you everything I have. It may feel overwhelming, but this—" he took her hand and placed it on his chest, where his loud beating heart is, "—this is me showing you what you mean to me."

Bei Sangyun could feel the sincerity in every word. Her tears wouldn't stop. Each one of his promises wrapped around her heart like a warm, protective embrace.

"And I might go beyond today." Fei Chuan looked deep into her eyes. For a moment, Bei Sangyun's breath caught in her throat. She froze as she watched him slowly lower himself onto one knee.

The lights behind him glowed softly. Surrounded by a sea of petals and candlelight, Fei Chuan gazed up at her—his eyes filled with devotion, sincerity, and unconditional love.

"I didn't believe in destiny. Or gods, or myths, or superstitions. But you changed that. I believe now—in destiny, for bringing us back together. In a god who gave you a second chance at life. In myths, for weaving our fate into a story that led us here. I even believe in the superstitions you cherish."

"If you told me to go east, I'd go east. If you asked me to follow you to the ends of the earth, I'd pack my bag and never look back. In this life, I won't let you go. Even if I turn into nothing but a bag of bones, I'll hold onto you tightly."

To anyone else, Fei Chuan's vows might have sounded mad with devotion. But Bei Sangyun knew—he meant every word. No matter where she went, Fei Chuan would always be beside her.

In that moment, those "expensive gifts" were no longer on her mind. Fei Chuan's words carried more weight than any title deed or document. Just as he said—those papers were merely proof of his sincerity.

Now, Bei Sangyun finally understood what he truly meant.

She watched with bated breath as Fei Chuan with trembling hands, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box.

Time seemed to slow. She saw the way his fingers shook, the shimmer of tears in his eyes, the subtle tremble of his lips. Though his words had flowed smoothly, his body betrayed how overwhelmed he was—with nerves, excitement, and raw emotion.

He fumbled the box once—twice—but finally opened it on the third try. The slight clumsiness didn't take away from the sacredness of the moment. If anything, it made it even more real.

Bei Sangyun held her breath as he revealed the ring inside.

Fei Chuan swallowed hard and locked eyes with her. Their hearts were pounding so loudly it was deafening—but even through the rush of sound, his voice came steady and sure.

"I don't know what the future holds. But I want to spend every day of it with you. I promise to treat you well—to put your happiness above mine."

His gaze softened.

"Bei Sangyun, will you be my everything?"

The words had barely left his lips when Bei Sangyun threw herself into his arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck.

"Yes! I do!"

Like Fei Chuan, who would give his life without hesitation, she answered just as quickly—without pause, without doubt.

Yes.

Yes, she was willing.

She was his everything.

And he—he was her everything.

In this life, they would walk side by side, no longer searching, no longer in circles. She was his home, and he was her breath.

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